Tarkio College - Tarkiana Yearbook (Tarkio, MO)

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CICERONIAN HISTORY. Without haste! without rest! Bind the motto to thy breastg Bear it with thee as a spell, Storm or sunshine guard it well! Bono utare dum adsit, cum adsit ne requirasn is dear to the heart of every Ciceronian. May we ever hold this motto to our breasts and guard it in storm or sun- shine. . In looking backward over the Ciceronian records, we find ourselves back to the hrst College building, Where, twenty-one students, realizing that a-literary society meant leadership for them, that it meant thoughtfulness, and self-confidence, organized the first society. This society was called the Christomathean. In 1884, it was thought best to change the name to the Ciceronian Literary Society. This year was an eventful one, uCicero giving her first entertainments, which all appreciated. The colors pink and white, and the motto which every Ciceronian loves, were chosen during this year. In l885, the girls thought best to secede and strive for themselves. So they or- ganized a society of their own. But this did not last long, for in one short year, they were glad to call upon the boys for help. Once more their work began together, more determined to win victories for Cicero ' In I887 the lnter-Society Contest was established. These contests were held an- nually between the Athenians and Ciceronians, until l895, when, for reasons which seemed, and still seem, sufficient to the Ciceronians, they decided to contest no more. The sum total of the points scored during these eight years of contest was forty-three out of a possible eighty for the Ciceronian Society. One of her happiest moments was when she took the whole score in I893. Every Ciceronian looks forward to the oratorical contest which is given each year. HCicero,' knows that in order to win, she must aim high. Oratory, like all things worth having, requires work, and constant practice. For three successive years Cicero, has sent a man to represent the College in the Inter-Collegiate Contest. In l905, a Ciceronian, winning first place in the State, had the honor of representing Missouri at the Inter-State Cratorical Contest. Thus we see that HCicero has been foremost in oratory. She has accomplished many things, and may she accomplish many more. Press on, press on! 1 Therefore, press on, and reach the goal, And gain the prize and wear the crowng Faint not, for to the steadfast soul Come wealth, and honor, and renown. e MABEL l:L. RANKIN, '05, -- ...-

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